Factors affecting the uptake of cervical cancer screening among nurses in Singapore.

Objective: To identify factors other than socioeconomic status that influence participation in cervical cancer screening.

Methods: A prospective, questionnaire-based, cross-sectional study was conducted among all female nurses working at Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, between November 1 and December 15, 2013. Characteristics assessed included age, knowledge score (0-10, on the basis of 10 true-or-false statements), perceived risk of cervical cancer, and health facility use.